Hi, many thanks for your question. This is a tricky one which is possibly why you haven't been able to necessarily answer it.
As a GP/MO, you would have to complete 7 years medical school etc etc - therefore your role is exceptionally different to a Combat Medical Technician which is similar (but not the same) as a civilian paramedic. As a CMT you would be out on the ground with a Regt as you would be attached to them therefore you're likely to see more of the upclose, initial casualty and will be paramount in that 1st bit of care and casevac where the GP / nurses etc etc will then take over. As we are not at war or involved in conflict at the moment, there is less 'combat' relief going on so many of our medical practioners are around medical centres, hospitals, out training etc etc rather than doing loads of front line stuff now. Although medical practictioners are all over the world doing exercises, training etc etc. I hope this helps a little bit. I think really, it depends on the qualifications that you think you can get and what you want to do - think long term too. Or you could also look at the Queen Alexandras Royal Army Nursing Corps where you would get your nursing degree and spent 3 years at uni getting paid as a Corporal. Maybe something else to consider. Good luck with all your research.

28 June, 2022 08:11

Thank you, considering medical school soon so this is big help.

16 September, 2022 17:57